petroke
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Commander 114 v Piper Dakota
I have been looking to buy or partner in an aircraft- and it seems the Commander 114 line meets most of my requirements, and prices seem very reasonable. Now I know it just got bought out (after being bought out by some owners after going bankrupt). A few questions for anyone in the know-
1. Any update on the new owners/company- specifically- thoughts on will there be a good source of parts, etc.
2. The 114 and 114A - 1979 and pre (not the newer 114 Bs) generally have low hours and pretty good panels- seems like they were not in the training rental pipeline very often. I travel 200-400 NM, 900 - 950 total useful load perfect 4 seats enough. IFR regularly. fly out of Atlanta- PDK- so no mountains. All pleasure- not tax write-off unfortunately. Have flown 172, 182, beech sundowners and sierras, and piper archers. but never the Commander. I like a low wing, like 2 doors, going above 120 knots but don't need 170. Thoughts on the Commander or another likely candidate?
I have been looking to buy or partner in an aircraft- and it seems the Commander 114 line meets most of my requirements, and prices seem very reasonable. Now I know it just got bought out (after being bought out by some owners after going bankrupt). A few questions for anyone in the know-
1. Any update on the new owners/company- specifically- thoughts on will there be a good source of parts, etc.
2. The 114 and 114A - 1979 and pre (not the newer 114 Bs) generally have low hours and pretty good panels- seems like they were not in the training rental pipeline very often. I travel 200-400 NM, 900 - 950 total useful load perfect 4 seats enough. IFR regularly. fly out of Atlanta- PDK- so no mountains. All pleasure- not tax write-off unfortunately. Have flown 172, 182, beech sundowners and sierras, and piper archers. but never the Commander. I like a low wing, like 2 doors, going above 120 knots but don't need 170. Thoughts on the Commander or another likely candidate?
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